THIS IS NOT AN MSSF FORAY
- IT IS SPONSORED BY THE SONOMA COUNTY MYCOLOGICAL SOCIETY
Please follow the links below for more information.
SOMA fungi forays are field trips to collect wild mushrooms and other fungi with knowledgeable fungal folks.
These outings provide a great opportunity to get out in the woods in a friendly atmosphere to learn about identifying and collecting fungi. These are always open to the public, and we welcome all ages, experience levels and interests.
Salt Point State Park defines the participant limits for group forays.
When registration opens, all tickets are reserved with a day or two. more info...
Come join us at Forest Park, Floral Hall for a fun-filled day exploring the fascinating world of mushrooms. Whether you’re a seasoned forager or just curious about these unique fungi, this event is perfect for all levels of mushroom enthusiasts.
Discover a variety of wild mushrooms on display, learn about their different species, and even take a mushroom identification class (11am or 1pm).
Don’t miss out on the opportunity to chat with experts and fellow mushroom lovers to expand your knowledge. Bring your mushrooms to be ID’ed. Explore the mushroom dye display. Learn about how to get mushroom spores and how those help ID the mushrooms. Mushroom items will be for sale including books, stickers, fresh mushrooms, mushroom coffee and more. Get some raffle tickets for fun prizes. There is even a kids craft table. Fun for the whole family.
Oregon Mycological Society
In a good season, the OMS Fall Mushroom Show features specimens of over 200 species of mushrooms. These mushrooms are carefully picked, identified and beautifully arranged for an amazed public at the World Forestry Center. Held usually on the third Sunday of October, this colorful event also showcases mushroom cookery and preservation, toxic mushroom information, books for sale, demonstrations of mushroom dyeing, and much more. OMS members start putting the show together at 5:30 a.m., and open the doors to the public at noon.
The date is tentative, please check the organization's information. more info...
This is not an mssf event - see the links to Fungus Federation of Santa Cruz informationThe general public is welcome to join us at the social and for the talks, and to bring in any mushrooms that you've found! more info...
On the third Tuesday of each month from September thru May, the Mycological Society of San Francisco hosts a General Meeting open to Members and the public. The Society has maintained our schedule of events using electronic media, Zoom, to meet and share our mission to educate about the kingdom of Fungi.
In-person meeting at the Randall Museum
Doors open at 6:30pm
Hospitality hour and ID of mushroom specimens in the Buckley Room.
At 7:20pm everyone moves to the Theater. General meeting and Zoom session start at 7:30pm.
First Announcements are made followed by the featured presentation of the evening and attendee questions.
We wind up at 8:30pm, people who are able-bodied help stack chairs;
the room needs to be cleared by 9:00.
General meetings are open to the public.
Speaker: Damon Tighe Talk Title:Fungi of Western Australia and Queensland
THIS IS NOT AN MSSF EVENT
The Puget Sound Mycological Society's Wild Mushoom Show
starts the fall event season on the West Coast
Our Wild Mushroom Show is one of the largest and most complete exhibits of mushrooms in the United States. Up to 400 varieties of wild mushrooms are displayed, identified, and classified as edible, poisonous, or valueless as food.
Visitors are welcome to bring in mushrooms from your garden or walks for our experts to identify. Be sure to collect the entire mushroom, including underground parts.
Exhibits include something for all of the senses: a feel-and-smell display can be experienced after the slide show lecture and finished off by a delicious tasting of mushrooms.
THIS IS NOT AN MSSF FORAY
- IT IS SPONSORED BY THE SONOMA COUNTY MYCOLOGICAL SOCIETY
Please follow the links below for more information.
SOMA fungi forays are field trips to collect wild mushrooms and other fungi with knowledgeable fungal folks.
These outings provide a great opportunity to get out in the woods in a friendly atmosphere to learn about identifying and collecting fungi. These are always open to the public, and we welcome all ages, experience levels and interests.
Forays sell out fast!
When registration opens, all tickets are reserved with a day or two. more info...
MSSF MENDOCINO WOODLANDS CAMP FORAY
An Annual MSSF Members only Foray
November 13-15, 2026 *Registration is now open!*
Deep in the Mendocino woods, MSSF members, fellow mushroom enthusiasts, friends and family, gather once again for our annual north coast fungal rite of autumn. This weekend-long spectacular mycological event includes guided forays, presentations, creative workshops, delicious mushroom themed meals and appetizers, and of course, plenty of mushrooms!
Camp Speakers for this year: Harte Singer & Dr. Cat Adams
Mendo Camp is a long standing MSSF Members only event. If you are interested in attending camp this year, please make sure your MSSF membership is current or join MSSF on the membership page. Camp details, registration link, and other pertinent info are listed in the October issue of the Mycena News.
We're looking forward to seeing you back in those fabulous fungi filled Mendocino forests this November....
The Mendocino Coast Mushroom Club is planning another joyous weekend celebrating all things fungi.
We're lining up presenters, workshop hosts, activity leaders and foray guides to help you learn more about the fungal kingdom and explore the diverse ways that humans use and appreciate fungi.
Of course, we'll also have fabulous food and drinks and a wide array for mushroom-themed wares for purchase from talented artisans and vendors. more info...
This is not an mssf event - see the links to Fungus Federation of Santa Cruz informationThe general public is welcome to join us at the social and for the talks, and to bring in any mushrooms that you've found! more info...
On the third Tuesday of each month from September thru May, the Mycological Society of San Francisco hosts a General Meeting open to Members and the public. The Society has maintained our schedule of events using electronic media, Zoom, to meet and share our mission to educate about the kingdom of Fungi.
In-person meeting at the Randall Museum
Doors open at 6:30pm
Hospitality hour and ID of mushroom specimens in the Buckley Room.
At 7:20pm everyone moves to the Theater. General meeting and Zoom session start at 7:30pm.
First Announcements are made followed by the featured presentation of the evening and attendee questions.
We wind up at 8:30pm, people who are able-bodied help stack chairs;
the room needs to be cleared by 9:00.
THIS IS NOT AN MSSF FORAY
- IT IS SPONSORED BY THE SONOMA COUNTY MYCOLOGICAL SOCIETY
Please follow the links below for more information.
SOMA fungi forays are field trips to collect wild mushrooms and other fungi with knowledgeable fungal folks.
These outings provide a great opportunity to get out in the woods in a friendly atmosphere to learn about identifying and collecting fungi. These are always open to the public, and we welcome all ages, experience levels and interests.
Salt Point State Park defines the participant limits for group forays.
When registration opens, all tickets are reserved with a day or two. more info...
Please use the links below, for more information.
Step into the enchanting world of mycology at the 48th Annual Mushroom Fair, hosted by the Humboldt Bay Mycological Society (HBMS), a non-profit organization dedicated to fostering education and appreciation for fungi. The annual Mushroom Fair is our primary fundraising event, with funds supporting scholarships and various educational programs throughout the year.
Join us for a day filled with food trucks, vendors, fresh mushroom displays, educational talks, workshops, and much more! Mushroom cultivation kits, books, art, and apparel will be for sale. The public is encouraged to bring mushrooms they would like to have identified (or photos of the top & bottom of the mushrooms) more info...
On the third Tuesday of each month from September thru May, the Mycological Society of San Francisco hosts a General Meeting open to Members and the public. The Society has maintained our schedule of events using electronic media, Zoom, to meet and share our mission to educate about the kingdom of Fungi.